Park Partner Matching Grant

Overview

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National Park Foundation

As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.

Chartered by Congress in 1967, the National Park Foundation is rooted in a legacy that began more than a century ago, when private citizens from all walks of life took action to establish and protect our national parks. Today, the National Park Foundation carries on that tradition as the only national charitable nonprofit whose mission is to directly support the National Park Service.

Vision

Inspiring all people to connect with and protect America’s national parks.

Mission

As the official nonprofit partner of the National Park Service, the National Park Foundation generates private support and builds strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America’s national parks for present and future generations.

Park Partner Matching Grant

The need for philanthropic investment and partnerships has never been greater for our national parks. Changing demographics, changing climate, increased visitation, and demand for the many benefits the National Park Service (NPS) provides are putting pressure on the entire system. Significant increases in federal funding sources are beginning to address deferred maintenance and provide capital infusions. However, significant philanthropic funding is needed to address other critical needs and ensure that national parks can thrive well into the future.

Utilizing NPF’s federal appropriation, we will deploy resources to partner organizations who are prepared to bring impact to parks through the end of next year. These projects may be infrastructure, construction, or programmatic in nature, and must have NPS approval, confirmed with a letter from the park superintendent. Further, each project must have full compliance with all relevant NPS policies, such as Director’s Orders #21 and #32, through the partner organization’s agreement with NPS. Infrastructure projects that are subject to but have not yet been approved by the NPS Investment Review Board, will not be funded.

As a requirement of the use of federal funding, partners must have a full match in hand prior to grant disbursement, as verified in the required letter of support from the associated board of directors. NPF resources must be used for project expenses – and not salary, overhead, or other indirect operational costs. Costs associated with the acquisition of land will not be considered. We welcome submissions for projects that are already underway, where this NPF funding can provide the final resources needed. We also welcome new projects that are shovel-ready and fully addressable in full collaboration with NPS.

Eligibility

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Application Details

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
THE NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
SERVICE CORPS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
Grant Application Open: Friday January 10, 2025
Grant Applications Due: Thursday, February 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM Eastern Time
*Please read the entire Request for Proposal (RFP) prior to reaching out with questions.
Request for Proposals Contents:
A. Executive Summary
B. Eligibility
C. Dates and Timelines
D. Program Priorities
E. Agreement Requirements and Process
F. Application Requirements
G. Program Evaluation
H. Proposal Instructions
I. Example Service Corps Online Application and Scoring Summary
Appendix A: Fluxx General Navigation Sheet
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The National Park Foundation (NPF) is pleased to announce that it is accepting proposals from all
eligible Service Corps organizations, National Park Service (NPS) units, NPS Programs, and
officially related areas administered by the NPS for our Fiscal Year 2025 Service Corps Grant
Program. This includes NPS administered National Trails and Wild and Scenic Rivers.
The National Park Foundation supports programs that serve Americans of all ages. This continuum
of engagement ensures that programs support youth access to educational and recreational
opportunities starting at the earliest ages while also serving adults and families through engaging
and joyful experiences in our national parks. The service corps program is a critical element in this
continuum in engaging young adults (ages 16-30) and military veterans (up to 35 years old) by
providing workforce development opportunities as the next generation of national park stewards.
This is a critical time for the National Park Service as it seeks to balance increased visitation,
greater demands on the resources the agency must protect and preserve, and continued impact
from more frequent and destructive natural disasters. Visitors’ enjoyment of America’s more than
430 national park sites is threatened by aging park infrastructure due to increased pressure on park
resources. The backlog of pressing repair and maintenance projects throughout the National Park
System is now estimated at a staggering $23 billion—far exceeding annual federal appropriations.
Now is the time to leverage federal funding for the National Park System to make lasting and
impactful changes in infrastructure and land while also developing the future workforce. Service
corps projects instill a strong work ethic and a sense of stewardship of national park lands in
participants. Often service corps are young people’s first experience in a park, so they can gain

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valuable on-the-ground skills that can be leveraged for careers in the private sector as well as
local, state, and federal agencies.
The Service Corps Request for Proposals (RFP) helps NPS meet their goals of completing critical
projects while cultivating and inspiring future leaders dedicated to protecting and preserving
national parks. NPF accomplishes these goals by partnering with NPS and other outdoor, youth-
serving organizations to engage young adults and youth to serve in service corps. Service
corpsmembers develop a deep connection to national parks through a variety of projects including
but not limited to:
• Building and maintaining trails, facilities, and campgrounds
• Building and facilities maintenance and energy efficiency initiatives
• Native planting and controlling invasive species
• Restoring and improving wildlife and big game habitat
• Restoring fisheries, streams, riparian areas, and coastlines
• Wildland fire mitigation, community protection, and fuels reduction
• Historic and cultural preservation through traditional trades and modern innovations
• Disaster preparedness, resiliency, and response
• Enhancing recreational and accessibility opportunities
• Support management of natural and cultural resources such as developing and
implementing resource stewardship plans, developing educational and informational
materials for park visitors
Service corps offer participants an opportunity to work for several weeks to a year within a national
park site in professionally supervised teams or under the mentorship of NPS experts to address
mission critical issues of the NPS. Each year, NPS staff determine their top-priority projects and
work with NPF and service corps partner organizations to complete these projects.
Funding is available for both crew-based and individual placement program models.
Award Amount:
National Park Sites and/or partners can apply for grants up to $150,000. NPF anticipates awarding
a minimum of $5,000,000 for this RFP with a minimum of $1,000,000 specifically designated for
Indian Youth Service Corps projects.
B. ELIGIBILITY
This RFP is open to all suitable service corps organizations; units and programs of the National Park
Service including Rivers and Trails units, and affiliated units officially administered by the NPS. For-
Profit organizations are not eligible to apply.
A suitable service corps organization emphasizes the safety of the participant, fiscal management,
and overall program quality. The suitability of service corps or organizations serving in this capacity

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will be determined by NPF and NPS. The applying service corps organization must meet at
least one of the baseline criteria from the list below to be considered suitable.
• Applying organization currently has an existing NPS Master Cooperative Agreement in
good standing.
• Organization is an accredited corps in good standing through the Corps Center of
Excellence at the Corps Network. In this case the Corps Network, as the NPS master
cooperative holder, could act as the fiscal sponsor for the service corps and could
apply on their behalf. Please reach out to the Corp Network to discuss this option
further.
• NPS philanthropic partnership group working with a suitable service corps to
implement the project. Additional review and documentation may be required. If this
applies, please reach out to Ron Hassel, rhassel@nationalparks.org to explore this
option further before submitting an application.
• Organizations that have successfully completed the NPF/NPS suitability review during
the previous grant cycle.
Based on the criteria above, if the suitable organization intends to partner with a service corps
organization to implement the project, please be sure to communicate these intentions to the
partner prior to submitting the proposal. NPF recommends setting up a meeting prior to
submission to ensure both parties are in full agreement with the partnership.
Organizations that do not meet the baseline requirements can request a suitability review
through the official service corps suitability process developed by NPF and NPS. This process
will require that the organization provide additional narrative and documentation in addition to
their standard proposal. Successful organizations will be considered suitable upon full
execution of the NPF Grant and NPS General Agreement. Please notify NPF immediately of any
major changes to your organization’s leadership staff, board, financial health, and program.
Major changes as determined by NPF may require organizations to be reviewed for future
funding. Organizations interested in participating in the NPF/NPS suitability process are
encouraged to contact NPF before applying to this RFP. Through the NPF suitability process,
applicants will be vetted first come first serve. NPF reserves the right to limit the number of
organizations per year that can participate in this process. If your organization was unable to be
reviewed for this cycle, it will be prioritized for the next grant cycle.
C. DATES & TIMELINES
Estimated Program Timeline
• Friday January 10, 2025: RFP open to NPS and service corps partner organizations
• Thursday January 23, 2025: Optional Informational Call with NPF/NPS Staff
• Thursday February 27, 2025: RFP submission closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
• April 2025: Applicants notified of final award decisions
• April-May 2025 – Execute Grant and General Agreements
• May-July 2025 – Process Payments to selected awardees

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• June 2025 – June 2026: Program implementation
• Friday October 31, 2025: Progress Reports and Final Reports due to NPF
Anticipated Period of Performance: June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2026.
Optional Informational Call:
An optional informational call to discuss this RFP and the proposal process is scheduled for
Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 2:00pm Eastern Standard Time. A link to the video call and a
final confirmed date and time will be posted at https://www.nationalparks.org/grant-
applications
All parties interested in submitting a proposal are welcome to attend the call, but participation is
not required to submit a proposal. A recording of the video will be made available for those who
cannot attend the live session. If you cannot participate via computer, please email Rebecca
Weinberg, rweinberg@nationalparks.org, to request a call-in phone number.
Deadline:
Applications are due no later than Thursday February 27th at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Due to the extremely tight scheduling of application reviews conducted by NPF and NPS staff this
deadline will only be extended in extraordinary circumstances at the discretion of NPF. If you know
you will be unable to make the deadline, we encourage you to reach out as soon as possible.
D. PROGRAM PRIORITIES
While NPF understands and respects that service corps models take many different forms, 2025
funding will be prioritized for projects that exemplify a strong commitment to the key areas below.
1. High Priority Park Projects: Service corps work should focus on high priority park projects.
Ideally work will vary to include several different project types such as trail construction
and maintenance, habitat restoration, fuels mitigation, invasive species removal, historic
structure preservation, public structure rehabilitation/construction. Description should
clearly outline the work, its importance, and the outcomes. Please clearly indicate
estimated measurable results such as anticipated miles of trails and rivers improved, acres
improved, facilities upgraded. Service Corps should practice Leave No Trace principles
when completing work in National Parks. Resource: https://lnt.org/research-
resources/leave-no-trace-for-the-outdoor-workplace/
2. Priority work types: The following are high priority work projects for NPF and NPS.
Please clearly indicate in your proposal that you are addressing one or more of these
priority areas.

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a. Indian Youth Service Corps (IYSC): The NPS, and NPF are committed to
expanding the Indian Youth Service Corps by directing funds that work to
strengthen community relationships and recruiting efforts to engage young
adults from tribal communities and collaboration with Tribal leaders and elders
in the co-stewardship of NPS park sites. The projects will promote Indian self-
determination and economic development on NPS managed lands where tribes
have ancestral connections. All projects should be designed and managed
collaboratively with local Tribes. IYSC activities can include research projects,
oral histories, habitat restoration and surveys, trail restoration, invasive species
removal, wildland fire fuels reduction, watershed restoration, recreational
expansion, and the development of educational, informational or
communication materials for the public.
b. Reducing Impacts from and Responding to Increased Natural Disasters: NPF
and NPS are prioritizing service corps work that mitigates the impacts of, and/or
assists parks in updating facilities for energy security and future infrastructure
resiliency. Mitigation examples include addressing habitat degradation,
removing invasive species, trail maintenance and rehab from increased
rainwater runoff, fire mitigation and fuels management. Facilities upgrades could
include projects such as weatherization of historic buildings, waste and water
recycling, solar panel installation, and charging station construction. Proposals
should include how the work addresses these impacts and any training and
educational efforts to help crew members understand the connection between
their service and making parks more resilient for the future.
c. Deferred Maintenance, Infrastructure, Employee Housing and Historic
Preservation: NPF and NPS are prioritizing corps working with NPS facilities to
address deferred maintenance, employee housing, and historic preservation
needs at park sites. Proposals should include how work addresses these critical
needs as well as any training and certifications provided to corpsmembers that
will assist them in securing trades positions in both the private and public sector.
Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), Traditional Trades Apprenticeship
Program (TTAP), Housing, and Great American Outdoors Act, including projects
scoped by the Corps Network are all eligible.
d. Accessible Infrastructure: NPF and NPS are supportive of funding projects that
increase accessibility for the public at park sites. Examples of these projects
include accessible assessments, ADA trails, ramps, boardwalks, docks, and
facilities. Providing opportunities for American Sign Language Crews, and youth
with disabilities to complete accessibility and resource projects are also
supported.
3. Opportunities for all American Youth and Young Adults: Projects should include
efforts to ensure workforce development opportunities for all Americans by promoting
respectful, safe, and engaged workplaces. Service corps project applications should
include recruitment and hiring methods that will be used to promote the participation of
individuals from diverse economic and social backgrounds. Topics such as onboarding,

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housing, fair pay, training and certification opportunities should be considered when
developing projects.
4. Corpsmember Compensation: To successfully provide opportunities for all Americans,
projects must provide a competitive, livable compensation. Programs are encouraged to
pay corpsmembers and individual placements an equivalent of at least $15/hour or
more if the minimum wage of that state is higher. If additional benefits are provided such
as housing, daily commuting, travel and/or meals, these costs can be considered and
added to the compensation package to meet this requirement.
5. Career Advancement for Corpsmembers: NPF will award grants which focus on
providing opportunities to launch young people from service corps participant to full-
time employees, either in the private sector or local, state, and federal agencies,
including the NPS. NPF will consider proposals for both crew projects and for individual
placement opportunities. Individual placements can include opportunities for
individuals, pairs, or small teams of corps members working on a specific project, trade,
or skill to support a need at a park.
a. Public Land Corps Hiring Eligibility (PLC): In Fiscal Year 2025 projects are
required to use NPS Financial Assistance Agreements for corpsmembers to be
eligible for NPS PLC Hiring Authority. NPS General Agreements or 3rd party
agreements cannot utilize PLC Authority and are not eligible for PLC. If projects
meet all PLC legal requirements for Eligible Service Corps, the first 520 hours of
this grant may be eligible to count toward the PLC hour requirement. The final
120 hours of NPS PLC hours will need to be completed under a separate NPS
Task Agreement. Please contact Ben Baldwin, ben_baldwin@nps.gov if you have
additional questions.
6. Leadership Development: In addition to providing critical services to the park, service
corps projects should include components that develop leadership skills and promote
career and professional development among corpsmembers and individual placements.
Throughout their service, corpsmembers should develop competencies across a broad
range of activities which will prepare them with valuable skills and experience for
careers in their desired field. Job skills can include technical certifications and skills like
leadership, collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and more. Tangible skills such as
financial acumen and navigating USA jobs, resume development, training on direct hiring
authorities is also encouraged.
7. Transformational Programming, Capacity Building, and Innovation: NPF is placing a
priority on funding innovative projects that enhance and sustain existing programs or
create new programs with a strong potential for scaling and replication. To precipitate
this approach NPF will allow grantees the ability to utilize up to 25% of total project costs
(up to a maximum of $37,500) for community development and recruiting in new
communities. With the intent to eliminate economic and social barriers to participation,
these funds can also be utilized for housing, transportation, mental health training, gear,
and other services for corpsmembers. Any requests for these funds must include an
accompanying service corps project at an NPS site, funded through either this grant

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or through NPS Financial Assistance to be considered.
These funds may be used to meet federal Public Land Corps (PLC) match requirements
for a related approved NPS project. Approved projects include Youth Partnership
Program (YPP) and Maintenance Action Team (MAT Youth); please contact NPS Youth
Partnership Program Fund Manager, Ben Baldwin ben_baldwin@nps.gov for questions
concerning PLC match project eligibility.
Please provide details about how you plan to use the funds in both the Narrative and the
Budget Sections of your proposal.
8. Maximizing Public Private Partnerships NPF is prioritizing projects in which corps can
leverage this funding opportunity for maximum impact. Please share any opportunities
to leverage funds from other sources, volunteers, in-kind donations, outreach, expertise,
research, and partnerships. Please include this information in both your project
narrative and budget.
NPF supports the development of partnerships with non-profit organizations
representing all American communities and Tribes. If applicable, please identify any new
or existing partner organizations who will participate in the project and describe their
project role in your narrative.
E. AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS
Per NPS Policy, successful Service Corps grantees will be required to fully execute two
agreements, an NPF grant agreement and an NPS general agreement. These agreements must be
signed prior to:
• NPF issuing grant payments to successful grantees
• Corpsmembers or Individual Placements beginning any work in the park
NPF Grant Agreement:
The grant agreement will be between NPF, and the organization awarded funding. NPS also
requires signature by a Superintendent or other authorized signer for all impacted NPS sites.
Applicants who apply for projects within multiple parks: please plan for additional administration
time to fully execute the NPF grant agreement. Unless otherwise specified, grant periods will be for
a period of one year. Request for extensions may be granted at NPF’s discretion.
NPS General Agreements:
The general agreement will be between NPS and the Service Corps organization. Regardless of the
NPF Grant amount, all NPS General Agreements must be signed by superintendents from each
participating NPS site and the NPS Regional Director. Please anticipate longer execution times for
projects that include multiple parks. Once fully executed the period of performance for the
general agreement will be three years from the date of the last signature received.

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Multiple Locations/Regions:
In the interest of efficiency, NPF will not award grant proposals that engage multiple parks
located in more than one NPS Region. If you have a project with multiple parks in more than one
region, please submit a separate grant proposal for each region. Each grant application will be
reviewed and scored independently.
Selection Process:
All applications will be reviewed and scored by a selection committee comprised of
representatives from the National Park Foundation and the National Park Service. Grantee
selections will be based on the applicant’s ability to illustrate that they can meet and exceed
program requirements and outcomes based on the priorities listed above. NPF and NPS reserve the
right to choose projects based on both NPF and NPS’s priorities.
Notification:
Unless otherwise noted, applicants will be notified of award selections in April 2025.
Questions:
For overall grant proposal questions, please contact Ron Hassel (he/him), Senior Program Manager
of Connecting Audiences at rhassel@nationalparks.org
For grant administration questions, please contact Rebecca Weinberg, (she/her), Senior Program
Coordinator of Connecting Audiences at rweinberg@nationalparks.org.
F. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Grant Requests: Grant requests should not exceed $150,000 for total project costs
including any capacity building efforts. Although an organization or park can submit as
many applications as they want, we request that applications be submitted
strategically, with the full understanding that any of them may be selected. Funding has
become increasingly competitive so please consider this when submitting multiple
applications for a single park site or corps program.
2. NPS Superintendent(s) Letter of Support: All proposals should have a letter of
support from each NPS Superintendent for each NPS site, showing alignment with park
priorities and commitment to the project. Letters for each park must be submitted with
the grant application for the application to be considered complete. We highly
encourage applicants to contact the park superintendent as soon as possible in the
application process to ensure the letter is received in time for submission. Letters
should convey the park’s awareness and support of the corps project.
3. PMIS Statements: The national park site partner will be required to develop a PMIS
statement for funded projects. The park will work with the NPS Youth Program division
to develop a statement that meets programmatic and project tracking requirements. Be
advised that there are restrictions regarding NPF and NPS fund sources and the PMIS
number allows NPF and NPS to ensure requirements are met.

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4. Project Budget: Please provide an overall budget for the project, including delineated
additional revenue secured if NPF funds will not fully cover the full budget. The
description should clearly identify NPF funded activities. For these activities, at a
minimum, budget categories should include labor, travel and transportation, supplies,
and indirect costs. Housing, training, and equipment can be included if applicable. If
the applicant has an approved Federal Agency Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) please use it and
provide documentation in your proposal. If not, please limit indirect costs to 15% of
the overall grant request. Corps member compensation needs to clearly illustrate an
equivalent compensation of at least $15/hr. Total Capacity Funds should be clearly
accounted for in the budget section. If you are applying for funds specifically to match
an existing NPS Public Land Corps project, please clearly account for any NPF Funds or
additional funds you are using as match or leverage. Please attach a budget using an
Excel or Word document in the attachments section of your proposal. Please round
your budget request to the nearest hundred dollars.
5. Grant Agreements and General Agreements: As described in section E, all grantees
will be required to sign a grant agreement with NPF and enter into a general agreement
with NPS. More details will be provided with award letters after the review process is
complete. Any questions regarding the NPS general agreement process should be
directed to:
Ben Baldwin, NPS Youth Programs at ben_baldwin@nps.gov
6. Project Reporting: Successful applicants will be required to report successes and
challenges using the standard NPF annual reporting template. Project Reports are
due no later than Oct 31, 2025, and should be submitted in the Fluxx grant portal. If
your project is not completed by the report due date, please provide a comprehensive
progress report. At a minimum, progress and final reports should address the project
goals in the proposal as well as:
• Number of participants, participant demographics
• Service hours completed
• Type of work accomplished including names and locations of project
• Number of weeks of work completed
• Specific project accomplishments (miles of trail, acres improved, etc.)
• Trainings and certifications provided
• Inspiring participant stories and quotes, agency partner feedback and quotes
• Number of volunteers engaged, volunteer hours, communities engaged etc.
• High resolution photos
• Links to any media created (videos, news articles, blogs, social media posts and
more.
7. Project Content Collection and Media: Throughout the grant period selected national
parks and service corps organizations will need to collect and share project content
(videos, photos, participant biographies, impact stories, etc.) and work with NPF and

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partners to collaboratively amplify service corps stories through social media or media
inquiries. If an in-person visit is requested, NPF will work with service corps and parks
whenever possible to ensure adequate lead time for scheduling, expectation setting,
and goal setting.
8. Requirements for Subrecipients of Federal Funding: Most NPF funded projects
through this RFP will have a federal funding component. Grantees should ensure they
can meet the requirements listed for accepting federal funds prior to submitting their
application. Terms and Conditions for Subrecipients for Federal Grants
G. PROGRAM EVALUATION
Evaluation and assessment are critical components of all NPF programs. NPF is committed
to working with grantees to ensure strong partnerships that allow for authentic and
streamlined reporting from grantees. As part of this continued expansion into the
evaluation of service corps programs, successful parks and grantees may be asked to
provide information to support NPF and its continued evaluation efforts. If requested,
participation is expected by all successful grantees. NPF anticipates continuing to
collaborate with service corps partners to develop methods for engaging service corps
alumni to understand the full extent of this program, including future career choice and
overall national park affinity.
H. PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read the RFP and Apply
Please read this RFP carefully and then use the online application process to submit. For
the application questions, please be as specific as possible. Including detailed responses
that outline what the service corps members will be doing, what dates (month(s) and exact
dates, if known), number of participants, number of weeks, park name and region (specific
trails or areas of the park if known), target participant demographics, etc. will help NPF and
NPS fully understand the scope of the proposed project. Please also be sure to include the
full budget needed to support the project, the percentage/amount of total budget that
requested NPF funding will cover and any in-kind match components.
2. Applying Online
To apply, log in to NPF’s online grant management system, Fluxx. Navigate to the Apply for
Funding page and select “Service Corps Grant Application.” You can access Fluxx here:
https://nationalparks.fluxx.io/. A copy of the application can be found below, for your
review prior to logging in. Detailed instructions for navigating Fluxx may be found in
Appendix A.
Here are some important tips for completing the application:

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• If you do not already have a Fluxx account, you will have to register (see
instructions in Appendix A, below). Registration can take up to three days for
processing and approval prior to being able to access the online application, so
please allow for this time during the application period.
• The system does not auto-save your application, therefore, be sure to
periodically hit the “save” button to protect your work. We recommend
competing the application in a word document first, then placing the responses
into the Fluxx application to have a copy in the instance that your responses are
not saved.
• Please reach out to applications@nationalparks.org with any questions
regarding the Fluxx portal.
I. EXAMPLE SERVICE CORPS ONLINE APPLICATION & SCORING SUMMARY
PDF VERSION OF SERVICE CORPS APPLICATION
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT
https://nationalparks.fluxx.io/
NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION
SERVICE CORPS FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Organization or NPS Site:
Location:
Primary Grant Contact (the primary grant contact is the person primarily responsible for receiving
updates and managing reporting on this project):
Primary Grant Signatory (the primary grant signatory is the person who will sign the grant
agreement. This is typically the Superintendent or Executive Director, depending on which
organization is receiving payment):
To add or remove names in the Primary Contact and Primary Signatory fields, please email the
Grants Administration team at applications@nationalparks.org. We will need the person’s name,
organization, email address, and phone number.
Applicant Organization Details
The Applicant Organization Details information below will auto-populate from your Organization
Profile. If you need to make any changes, please click the link provided on the application and
update the information.
Name:
Organization Type:
T ax ID: (required if Applicant is not NPS)
P ayment Preference:

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Address:
Website:
Organization Email:
National Park Service Information
NPS Park Site Name:
NPS Region:
Superintendent Full Name:
Superintendent Email:
NPS Project Lead Full Name:
NPS Project Lead Email:
NPS Project Lead Phone:
NPS Agreement Technical Representative (ATR) (Required if park is directly receiving NPF Funds):
Would you like to add an additional NPS Site? (Y, N)
*Note, the system only allows NPF to capture data for five NPS sites total. If you have more than
five NPS sites, please include additional park and superintendent information in your proposal
narrative.
NPS Superintendent Letter of Support: Required
All applications must have written NPS Superintendent approval before submitting. For multiple
participating parks, letters for each are required. By providing the information below, you are
certifying that the NPS site's superintendent approves this application.
a. Support Letter unavailable: If a support letter is unavailable at the time of
submission, please attach a word/pdf document providing information of outreach
completed to date, including anticipated date of receipt of letter of support. Grants
without a superintendent certification letter from each participating park risk not
being evaluated by the NPF/NPS Review Committee.
Please attach the Superintendent letter(s) of support as a Word or PDF document. Please include
the name of the NPS site in the file name. If you have more than one file, add them to the upload
box before clicking “Start Upload.” After you attach the file(s), they will appear in the Application
Documents section at the bottom of the application.
I certify that the Superintendent or Site Manager of the NPS unit or office submitting this application
has approved this submission. Please note this certifies that the project conforms with any other
existing plans an NPS unit or office has in place. (Checkbox)
Service Corps Organization Information

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Service Corps Organization:
CEO/Executive Director Full Name:
CEO/Executive Director Email:
Service Corps Organization Project Lead:
Full Name:
Title:
Phone:
Email:
Mailing Address: (Street, City, State, Zip)
Does your organization currently have a 5-year Master Cooperative Agreement in good standing
with the National Park Service utilizing the Public Land Corps Hiring Authority?
Y or N (check box)
If No, please contact Ron Hassel, Senior Program Manager at rhassel@nationalparks.org to
discuss alternative options that may be available.
APPLICATION STATEMENTS:
Read and answer each question below.
1. Project Title: Project title should be concise and capture the essence of the project.
2. PMIS Number (if available): Please include the PMIS number below. If a PMIS number is
not available, the park partner will need to work with the NPS Youth Program to develop a
PMIS statement.
3. Project Description and Project Timeline: (Maximum 25 points)
Project Description
Please provide a clear description of the work. This should concisely explain the project,
including the purpose of the project, outcomes and NPS park priority and strategic goals.
The description should show overall alignment with program criteria. Specifically address
the following:
a. Priority Work Areas: Describe how this project addresses one or more of the
priority work types identified in the program criteria.
b. Program Models: Metrics such as number of crews, crew leaders, corpsmembers,
individual placements, and any staff supported by the grant
Project Timeline: Identify major milestones. Please estimate specific dates for key project
components, the most important would be start and end dates, training dates, and number
of weeks of work anticipated. You may attach your schedule as a Word or Excel document
to the online application, in the “Application Documents” section at the bottom. Be sure to

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select the appropriate document type (Project Timeline) from the drop-down menu when
uploading.
4. Scope of Work for NPS General Agreement: (Maximum 5 points)
Please provide the scope of work that you would like NPS to use in developing your NPS
General Agreement if you receive an award. At a minimum, please copy and update the
following statement as applicable by replacing the bracketed text with details specific to
your project:
[SITE NAME] will host [NUMBER of WEEKS] of the [CREW] or [INDIVIDUAL
PLACEMENT] (detail [NUMBER] of participants and [NUMBER] of crew leaders)
which will work on the [DESCRIBE GENERAL PROJECT WORK] (continued trail
maintenance/restoration/development of access/development of
programming/habitat improvement/fostering resilience etc.) and [LOCATION(S)]
(site name, name of trail(s)/name of building were assigned etc.)] as well as perform
other projects and duties as assigned and agreed to by the Parties [AS
CONDITIONS ALLOW FOR DETAILED REVIEW] (or similar qualifier).
Future changes to project hours and schedule may occur with written approval from the
park superintendent (or designee such as project manager) in writing, such as via email.
5. Opportunities for All Americans: (Maximum 15 points)
Explain how this project will ensure representation in participants and promote respectful,
safe, and engaged workplaces. Please include topics related to onboarding, housing,
communication, etc. Specifically address:
a. Recruitment and hiring: Describe planned approaches to recruitment and hiring to
provide opportunities for all Americans.
b. Target Population: Describe your core target audience and their importance to the
project. Please include how many youths and/or U.S. Veterans will participate as a
direct result of funding from this grant.
6. Benefit to Corpsmembers & Participant Outcomes Assessment: (Maximum 10 points)
Benefits to Corpsmembers
Identify how this project provides direct benefit to the corpsmembers. Include overall
experience and specific examples. Specifically address:
a. Corpsmembers Compensation: Describe the compensation to the
corpsmembers. Be clear if this is direct compensation or equivalent value to the
corpsmembers. Description should specifically address the hourly amount and
include other elements such as educational awards, housing, daily community,
travel, gear, or professional development. Please articulate these costs in the
budget section and your narrative.
b. Career Advancement: Describe how this project supports the career development
of corpsmembers to help them transition their corps experience into future
employment opportunities. Examples include training and certifications provided,
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c. Leadership Development: Describe project components that develop leadership
skills and professional development among corpsmembers.
Participant Outcomes Assessment: Describe pre and post surveys, or other assessment
measures, with participants to determine the efficacy of your leadership development and
overall corps experience.
7. Measurable Results (Maximum 10 points)
The project must identify the benefit to youth and/or local community and the benefit to the
NPS. Projected measurables should include specific desired outcomes, such as number of
youth hired, trained, certified and/or engaged, estimated service hours, miles of trails
improved, acres protected, visitors engaged, impact of education, advancement, etc.
8. Transformational Programming and Innovation: (Maximum 10 points) Describe how this
project is innovative or transformational. Include potential opportunities for additional
pilots, scaling, and replication. Description should include project related innovative
components that increase capacity, enhance existing programs, develop new programs,
strengthen corpsmembers experience, and/or build future potential. These components
can be up to 25% of total project costs or a (maximum $37,500) and should be clearly
detailed in the budget section.
PLC Match: Identify if funding from this grant is intended to be used to meet the federal
PLC Match requirement on related NPS projects. Include NPS project name, PMIS number
and fund source (if known).
9. Maximizing Collective Impact (Maximum 5 points)
a. Identify “leveraging” Opportunities: Describe opportunities to integrate with
existing resources and leverage funds, volunteers, in-kind donations, outreach,
expertise, research, partnerships. NPF will review to ensure any funding restrictions
are met before accepting a leverage opportunity.
b. Other Project Partner(s): Identify any other new or existing partner organizations
participating in the project and describe their project role.
Additional Information:
Provide any additional relevant information that was not covered in the other application
statements.
10. Budget (Maximum 20 points)
a. Amount Requested: Please identify the total amount requested from NPF. The
maximum grant request is $150,000. Please round your proposal budget to the
nearest hundred dollars.
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the amount that the grant payment should be made to. Requested funding can be
split between the national park site and the service corps partner organization, or all
funding can go to one entity. When detailing this information, please include the
legal name of the organization that will be receiving the funds.
c. Budget: Please provide an overall budget for the project, including delineated
additional revenue secured if NPF funds will not fully cover the full budget. The
description should clearly identify NPF funded activities.
For these activities, at a minimum, budget categories should include:
 Labor
 Travel and Transportation
 Supplies
 Indirect Costs
Equipment, Housing, Training can be added if applicable
If you have an approved Federal Agency Approved Indirect Cost Rate (ICR) please
use it for your grant budget. Please clearly name this file and attach a copy of your
Federal Agency Approved ICR letter to the online application, in the “Application
Documents” section at the bottom. Be sure to select the appropriate document
type (Federal Agency ICR) from the drop-down menu when uploading. If you do not
have a Federal Agency Approved ICR, please limit your indirect to 15% of your grant
request.
Please accurately account for total capacity funds in the budget. Please account for
any additional funds you are using as match or leverage. Corps member
compensation needs to clearly illustrate an equivalent compensation of $15/hr.
Project Budget should clearly align with your goals in your project narrative.
Please click the plus sign ( + ) to attach the budget as a Word, Excel, or PDF
document. If you have more than one file, add them to the upload box before
clicking "Start Upload". After you attach the file(s), they will appear in the
Application Documents section at the bottom of the application.
11. Grant Terms Information
Start and End Dates of the Project
The Anticipated Period of Performance for this grant is June 1, 2025 – May 31, 2026. Within
this Performance Period, please include the anticipated implementation dates (when
crews or Individual Placements will be in training or in the field). Sharing this information
allows NPF to better assist service corps and NPS with planning for media and storytelling
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APPENDIX A
FLUXX General Navigation
Logging into Fluxx
For optimal functionality, it is recommended to use the Chrome browser. To install Chrome, visit:
https://www.google.com/chrome/
If you have any questions throughout the process, please reach out to the Grants Administration
team at applications@nationalparks.org.
New Users
If you have not accessed the system before, please register your profile at
https://nationalparks.fluxx.io/. We ask that you DO NOT share profiles within your organization; all
individuals accessing the portal should have a unique login. Once you have submitted your
registration, please allow up to 2 business days for processing, at which point you will be invited to
the system with an automated email sent to the email address indicated in the registration.
Existing Users
• Navigate to the National Park Foundation Fluxx portal by visiting
https://nationalparks.fluxx.io/
• Enter your user ID (email address you used during registration) and password (case
sensitive)
Typically, your ID is your primary email address
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How to Reset Password
 Click on the “Forgot Password?” link on the left side of the login page
 Enter the email associated with your Fluxx account and click “Submit”
 Allow a few minutes to receive a reset email and follow the instructions provided
 If you do not receive a reset email, check your spam/junk folder. If you still haven’t received
a reset email, please reach out to the Grant Administration team at
applications@nationalparks.org
Navigating the Grantee Portal
The NPF grantee portal is where you will submit applications, check the status of applications and
subsequent grants, submit reports and update your personal and organizational profiles.
Landing Page
The main landing page has two main sections: the navigation menu on the left and the general
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1. Affiliated Organization - Your
organization is listed here. If your email is
Navigation Menu
associated with more than one
organization, you can change
organizations here.
2. Information – Click on Welcome at
any time to get back to this main page
3. Apply for Funding – NPF’s open
applications are linked here. You can also
reference closed applications and
grantee resources. Please read the
application descriptions carefully before
starting, to ensure you are completing the
right form.
4. Organizations – Go here to view and
update/request updates to your
organizational information
5. People – Go here to update your
contact information.
6. Requests – All grant applications are
found here, whether still in draft or in
review.
Pending requests –
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Unsubmitted draft applications
that you are working on. They will
remain here until you submit
them to NPF.
Requests to Edit – If NPF staff
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have questions or require
additional information on your
submitted request, they will send
the application back to you and
you will find them here. You will
also receive an email alert.
Submitted Requests – All
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requests that are being
considered for funding are
located here.
7. Grants – Active and closed grant
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8. Reports – This section displays
information on upcoming reports due,
previous reports submitted, and reports
for which NPF has requested additional
information. You will receive an email
alert requesting additional information.
9. Gear Icon – Clicking on this icon will
allow you to change your password and
logout